13.11.11
Haugesund, Norway
Open artist studios in Rogaland county
I had the pleasure of joining the organised bus trip from Sandnes/Stavanger to Haugesund for the day of open galleries and studios during R-open 2011. This trip was a part of the R-open program, offering the possibility for cultural exchange across the fjord, within the county. Even if Haugesund is quite close to Stavanger, it feels far. So this was a great opportunity to get aquainted with the Haugesund art scene. Here are some impressions
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At Bernhard Østebø's studio:

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At Haugaland Kunstverk:
The beautiful building of Haugaland Kunstverk artist collective

Studio of Njål Lunde, showing some very interesting public commission projects

Johan Ask Vikse showing some of his wonderful and intricate drawings

Anne-Kjersti Hermanrud presenting her geometrical paintings

Crowds in Stein-Magnus Opedal's studio, admiring his uniqe stamp collages

Vernissage of the exhibition "Sværisk svermer" by Norunn Fresvig
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Olaug Braa Vik
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More about the exhibitions at Haugesund Billedgalleri in the next posts
More about the artists and the program at the R-open webpage www.r-open.no